New case of mumps confirmed in Halifax

Dr. Lisa Freeman says vaccination is the best way to prevent mumps. Taylor McCuaig

There are now four confirmed cases of the mumps in Halifax.

Dr. Lisa Freeman, a medical officer of health for Nova Scotia Public Health, said Tuesday there was also one suspected case, which hasn’t been confirmed.

“At this time our investigation is still ongoing,” Freeman said to The Signal. “We do have suspect cases, but the numbers change quite quickly.”

Mumps is a viral infection and is spread through saliva or mucus. Most people who have been exposed to it will not get symptoms until around two weeks later. Symptoms typically last about 10 days and include: